Enrollment
685
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 341134002252
Camden Street Elementary School — Newark, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Camden Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+162% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camden Street Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Camden Street Elementary School reports 685 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 77.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 162% above the New Jersey average and 50% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 685 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newark Public School District spends $36,862 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.8% from local sources (property taxes), 79.3% from the state, and 9.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Camden Street Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▲ 162% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 162% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,862
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 685 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 685 Top 78% in New Jersey — larger than 22% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 77.5% +162% vs state
NCES ID 341134002252
Student demographics
African American 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 685:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.1%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 38
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Public School District, which includes Camden Street Elementary School.
$36,862
Per student
+26%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+89%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 79.3%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
Similar other schools in Newark
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6,406 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Standard public school
1,410 students
Lafayette Street School
Standard public school
1,213 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
First Avenue School
Standard public school
1,084 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oliver Street School
Standard public school
1,034 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Camden Street Elementary School
How many students attend Camden Street Elementary School?
Camden Street Elementary School has 685 students enrolled. It is a other school in NEWARK, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Street Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 5% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camden Street Elementary School?
77.5% of students at Camden Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camden Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Camden Street Elementary School is African American at 52.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in NEWARK, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camden Street Elementary School?
Camden Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.